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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.22, 3,737.28 and 1,513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.22, 3,737.28 and 1,513.14 is: 2,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.22 : 3,737.28 = 1,513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.22/3,737.28 = 1,513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.22x = 3,737.28 × 1,513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.22x = 5,655,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,655,016.68/2,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.09

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